Kid Rock announces two NC shows with $20 tickets

WITH MASSIVE $20 TICKET TOUR THIS SUMMER IN SUPPORT OF NEW ALBUM "FIRST KISS."

Saturday July 11 – Walnut Creek Amphitheatre Raleigh

July 14 – PNC Music Pavilion Charlotte

-- The legendary FOREIGNER to support on all dates!! --

"Kid Rock broke all the rules when he last set out on tour, and now he’s back to break them all again. The “$20 Best Night Ever” tour set all sorts of attendance records, proving that the combination of top notch entertainment and affordable tickets are a win/win for everyone. Now with the eminent release of his new album “First Kiss,” (his first on Top Dog/Warner Bros. Records) Kid Rock, along with his trusted Twisted Brown Trucker Band, is announcing a full summer tour with very special guest Foreigner. The tour kicks off June 24th in Hartford, includes 6 special nights in Detroit, and wraps September 5th in the great state of Washington. Pre-order the album now on iTunes (iTunes.com/KidRock) or starting today, stream the record in its entirety on iTunes Radio - iTunesRadio.com/KidRock.

Kid Rock with special guest Foreigner will play Walnut Creek Amphitheatre Raleigh on Saturday July 11 and PNC Music Pavilion Charlotte on July 14. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, February 24 at 10AM at livenation.com, the venue box offices, all Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone 800-745-3000.

Tickets for this tour, which is again being promoted by Live Nation, will be handled as they were for the last run, with every effort made to keep fees down and scalpers at bay. Tickets from the 2nd row to the lawn will be $20, plus reduced parking and service fees keeping the total ticket price at about $30 or under. $20 all-in tickets (including parking) will be offered at the venue box office and from participating Walmart stores. Everyone who purchases a ticket at Walmart will receive a coupon for $2 off their purchase of “First Kiss.” 1000 tickets from each show will be put on sale via LiveNation.com’s Platinum ticketing program to combat scalping. The first row of seats for every show will be held back and given as free upgrades for lucky fans, and $20 special food packages will be available during the shows. And of course, since they were so popular last time around, there will be specially priced draught beers and special $20 tour t-shirts available throughout the amphitheaters.

On Sunday, February 22nd, Kid Rock will be performing a massive show before the start of the Daytona 500 where “First Kiss” will be debuted live for the first time. Fans can tune by 12:15 EST to Fox television to make sure they catch the performance. Following that he’ll be appearing on the Tonight Show on February 23rd, the Today Show on February 24th, talking with Howard Stern on February 25th, and in a first for Kid Rock he’s going to be experimenting with this new technology called “Twitter” on February 19th, when he takes over the iTunes twitter handle at 5 pm EST to answer fans’ questions. In addition, starting today, fans will be able to stream the record in its entirety via iTunes. There of course will be more promotional surprises in store.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale the day “First Kiss” is released, February 24th on www.LiveNation.com. Fan Club members will be able to purchase tickets beginning February 19th, and fans who pre-order the album through www.KidRock.com will be eligible for a special pre-sale beginning on February 20th.